Long-time leaders Caersws have been dislodged from the top of the MMP Mid Wales League after a Boxing Day defeat to new leaders Llanidloes.
A first half injury-time goal from Gareth Owen was enough to see the Daffs leapfrog The Bluebirds to set up an intriguing battle at the top in the New Year.
Berriew remain in the hunt following a comfortable 4-1 win over Kerry, and Llanfair United kept their outside chances alive with a 4-0 win at Llansantffraid.
Jack Williams, Tom Evans and Scott Williams were all on the scoresheet for Montgomery Town who beat 10-man Four Crosses to stay top in Division Two.
Waterloo Rovers have continued the superb November league form that saw manager Mark Proctor named Manager-of-the-Month by remaining unbeaten in December following their 7-1 win at Abermule to remain serious contenders.
Boxing Day
JD Welsh Premier
Aberystwyth 0, Newtown 2
MMP Mid Wales League
Division One
Berriew 4, Kerry 1
Bow Street 1, Aberaeron 1
Builth Wells 1, Llandrindod Wells 1
Carno 3, Tywyn Bryncrug 3
Llanidloes 1, Caersws 0
Llansantffraid 0, Llanfair United 4
Division Two
Abermule 1, Waterloo Rovers 7
Dyffryn Banw 4, Dolgellau 4
Hay St Mary's 5, Presteigne 2
Machynlleth 7, Borth Utd 2
Montgomery 3, Four Crosses 1
Newbridge-on-Wye 2, Rhayader 1